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The Class of 2017-18 wrapped up its final class day on March 7 and is now fully pivoting to finish up its group projects.

The results of those six projects will be presented at the class's graduation celebration on May 2 at Bradley Hall in downtown Greenfield.

The class finished its official studies with a two-part seminar on "situational leadership" led by Steve Long, CEO of Hancock Health. Long led an insightful discussion about methods people can use to inspire those they lead. As the class learned, leaders often have to mold their approach to be successful. "Successful leadership is a partnership" between leaders and those they supervise, he said.

That approach upends the thinking of traditional top-down management theory, but Long told the class organizations can't be successful until their leaders have the vision to tailor their approach to make their messages resonate.

The class also were the guests of honor at an alumni luncheon, which made its return after an absence of a few years. About 60 people attended the event, which was held the Greenfield-Central Educational Services Center.

The class also toured Hancock Regional Hospital, which played host to the group for the day. Hancock Health is a major supporter of the program.